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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
About 200 members of the Grand Army of the Republic from nearby cities visited the ships as rough seas hindered embarkation. The fleet plans to sail at 3 PM for San Francisco, arriving near the entrance lightship around twilight and anchoring until morning.
Monterey California May 4 Drivers search all morning for the anchor lost last night on the battleship Illinois visit. They recover the chain and haul the anchor aboard. Pleasant weather dampens crowds as thousands tour the ship until visitors are halted at 11:90. Del Monte sees long farewells between officers and families. Power plant whistles signal the squadron's departure.
Mas s Mrs Evans and her daughter Mrs Marsh depart Paso Robles for San Francisco at 5 PM. A private car for Admiral Evans arrived this morning, with planned Monterey trip by auto and a night in the car. The special train leaves Paso Robles at 7 AM with Dr McDonald Flag Lieutenant Train and Lt Evans aboard. Monterey trip expected in about three hours.
President signs proclamation adding 197120 acres to Jemez National Forest in Sandoval County New Mexico. The area includes Rio Grande headwaters and Mesa De Cuba with 35000000 board feet of saw timber and dense pinon cedar stands. A reserve on the Rio Puerco would aid cultivation while grazing regulation aims to curb erosion from sheep bands.
An eight inch stack of telegrams from publishers nationwide on the higher cost of print paper was presented to the special House committee. John Norris of New York testified all day, detailing industry concerns and urging action.
Mr Norris presented facts about charges against International Paper by the American Publishers Association. The committee will adjourn at noon Friday to travel to Palmer's Falls New York to inspect Hudson River paper company mills and hear testimony. Forty six publishers have telegraphed willingness to testify in Washington. Chairman Munn asked to notify them of the likely noon adjournment so they may appear before Friday. The committee adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Henry Smith and his wife, and Mrs. Bachman, were released from Northampton county prison after Judge Scott found no evidence tying them to the death of Trene Smith murdered by Robert Bachman in Nazareth. They had been held on 5000 bail as witnesses against Bachman. Bachman’s brother, a cement magnate, plans a defense push as Bachman faces murder indictments. Stuvesant Fish resigned from the Missouri Pacific board, citing time constraints.
Mrs. A Goss of Durand Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after her daughter suffered whooping cough in February. Mr Lane of Hartland recommended it and claimed satisfied customers. The product is available at all druggists.
In Chicago on May 4 Judge Landis fined railroads in ninety five government cases for violations of the twenty eight hour law in cattle transport. Total fines sum to 12150 with Rock Island 6550 Northwestern 3606 United Airlines Central 1100 St Paul 950 Santa Fe 750 Burlington 200. Most fines were for guilty pleas and Chicago Northwestern pleaded not guilty.
In Socorro New Mexico on May 4 a pick up team defeated the Socorro Blues 30 to 25. Key players for the winning squad were Zengerle Maldonado and Carter while the Blues lineup included Martin Peralta and Zimmertly.
Washington May 4 A Morning Journal Special Leased Wire report notes the banking and currency committee tabled the Vreeland financial bill by 138 to 3 but many expect its adoption at tomorrow night's Republican members conference. discussions moved toward a Payne backed plan allowing national banks with notes secured by US bonds to issue more currency against bonds or war debt certificates.
The conference on the Fowler commission bill faces delay as Speaker Cannon refuses to cancel the session or grant extra debate time. Republicans signaled support to proceed, and the banking committee met to decide next steps. The Payne resolution as an amendment to the currency bill is set to be offered at the conference tomorrow night.
President Roosevelt will view five major irrigation projects under construction that promise flood reduction and river regulation. Milk River Sun River Shoshone North Platte and Belle Fourche reservoirs will store over 2.58 million acre feet, easing Missouri flood risks and improving waters with sediment control.
The four irrigation schemes will store water and release it gradually for irrigation with about thirty percent seeping back into streams. The federal government will install and operate the plants at cost under reclamation acts, then transfer ownership to landowners after ten years.
EF H Harriman announced that Union Pacific Railway stockholders will be asked at their Salt Lake meeting tomorrow to issue 100 million dollars in bonds. Fifty million dollars of the issue is set aside for construction and acquisitions under guarded provisions. A separate notice lists a mule sale in front of the City Jail on North Second Street.
A morning altercation in the Armijo building on Central Avenue involved Elfego Baca and Chas Gleckler over a large six shot pistol. Baca says he disarmed Gleckler. Gleckler says he was surprised and denies possessing a gun.
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